Barbara Katherine Saturley Bassett went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on October 16, 2023. She was born in North Pembroke, NH on August 7, 1926 to Howard John Payne Saturley and Ella Catherine (Hutchinson). She was predeceased by her six brothers and sisters. Barbara attended Keene Teachers College and taught in Claremont, Hopkinton, Epsom and finished her 29-year career at Cornerstone Christian Academy in Epsom.
She was a long-time member of Epsom Bible Church serving in a variety of capacities. For the last 10 years she has been a member of Weare Christian Church where she continued to serve her Lord. Her love for reading the Word and memorizing Scripture was an example to many. She invested well in the spiritual lives of her children and grandchildren.
Barbara is survived by her husband of 70 years, Wendell P. Bassett, Sr., and her children, W. Philip (Susan) of Newnan, Georgia, Randolph (Jo-Ellen) of Laconia, NH, Jane (Dave) of Denpasar, Indonesia and Rebecca (William) of Weare, NH, as well as 19 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild, along with several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at New Rye Cemetery in Epsom on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 11 am followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wycliffe Bible Translators, Hospice VNA or Weare Christian Church. Assisting the family with arrangements is The Roan Family Funeral Home of Pembroke. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.roanfamilyfuneral.com